December 2022

Wed
14
Dec

Wildcats Clip Redbirds' Wings

On December 6th, the Belleville Wildcats boys varsity basketball team played at Darlington. Down by 2 at the half, Belleville and Darlington battled back and forth in the second half for the win. Belleville, however, emerged the victor when, with 1.5 seconds left in the game, DeMarcus Conner completed a driving layup to give Belleville the win. The final score was Belleville 62, Darlington 60.
Leading Belleville in scoring with 19 points was DeMarcus Conner, while Andrew Ace put 13 on the board and Kaden DeSmet scored 9 points.

Wed
14
Dec

SSM Health Advises on Seeking Care During Flu Season

Higher volumes for health care services are anticipated every year during cold and flu season, and 2022 is no different.
This year, SSM Health Monroe Hospital and SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group are seeing some of those increases earlier than anticipated as local cases of the flu and RSV are already coming in. In a recent 7-day period, SSM Health tested 140 patients in Monroe, 27 of which were positive for flu.

Wed
14
Dec

Ponies Drop Three Games Last Week

On December 6th, the Monticello Ponies varsity boys basketball team hosted Barneveld. The Ponies were leading by 5 at the half, and the score was tied at 51 at the end of regulation, sending the game into overtime. Barneveld outscored Monticello 6-2 in OT to win it 57-53.
Jackson Eyler scored 14 points to lead the Ponies, along with having 8 rebounds, while Ryer Indergand scored 13 points and had 8 rebounds and Peyton Smith put 12 on the board and pulled down 10 rebounds.

Wed
14
Dec

Lady Wildcats Defeat Lodi

The Lady Wildcats varsity basketball team played at Lodi on December 6th. The game was tied at 22 at the half, but Belleville stepped it up on offense in the second, outscoring Lodi and winning the game. The final score was Belleville 54, Lodi 42.
Maddi DeSmet led the Wildcats with 24 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 4 blocks while Addison Edge scored 10 points and had 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals and Kailey Prochaska scored 9 points and had 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block.

Wed
14
Dec

Lady Knights Continue Undefeated Season

The New Glarus Lady Knights hosted Lancaster on Monday, December 5th. New Glarus was ahead at the halftime break, 41-24, and cruised to a 71-43 victory.
Scoring 22 points to lead the Knights was Lindsey Schadewalt, who also had 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, while Elle Lancaster scored 20 points with 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, and Grace Nommenson put 10 on the board, along with having 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal.

Wed
14
Dec

Boldebuck Presented With Plaque

On Saturday, Green County Law Enforcement Administrator's Association officers presented out-going New Glarus Police Chief Burt Boldebuck a plaque for his years of service and being a part of the GCLEAA.

Wed
14
Dec

Monticello Foundation News

The Monticello Foundation continues to provide financial support to Monticello graduates by awarding scholarships to deserving students. Foundation President Linn Lederman and Board Member Jean McMannes update the plaque highlighting the amount of $49,800 awarded in 2022, bringing the total amount awarded to $559,525 since 1995.

Wed
14
Dec

Monticello National Honor Society at Santa's Workshop

The Monticello National Honor Society Members and Advisors helped kids pick out and wrap presents at Santa's Workshop.

Wed
14
Dec

National Honor Society to Sponsor Blood Drive

The Monticello High School National Honor Society is holding a Blood Drive on Friday, December 16, 2022, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Monticello Schools in the Rehmstedt Gym, 334 S. Main Street. By donating at this blood drive, you are helping one or more graduating seniors earn a scholarship. As a thank you, you can receive a $20.00 gift card by email to Amazon.

Wed
14
Dec

Winter Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Traffic Campaign

During the upcoming holiday Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will boost patrols to watch out for impaired drivers.
The goal of the stepped-up law enforcement effort is not just to arrest impaired drivers. The mission is to enhance public safety and prevent needless tragedies by discouraging people from making the dangerous decision to get behind the wheel while intoxicated.

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